Have you been looking to boost user engagement on your WordPress site? Adding a login popup modal can help you achieve precisely that.
According to statistics, sites with a login popup see 91% more user conversions compared to those without one.
In this detailed guide, we will explore:
- Why use a login popup modal
- Choosing the best plugins
- Step-by-step implementation
- Tips and examples for customization
So let‘s get started creating a popup modal for login and registration on your WordPress site!
Why Add a Login Popup Modal to Your WordPress Site
Here are some key reasons why having a WordPress login popup modal is beneficial:
Improves user experience – Users don‘t have to leave the page or navigate elsewhere to log in. This results in higher engagement.
Boosts conversions and sales – According to analytics data, login modals lead to 91% higher conversion rates. This translates to more sales for eCommerce sites.
Works perfectly for membership sites – Allows locking access to private content for registered users. Members can seamlessly login from anywhere in one click.
Faster signups and logins – The popup triggers right away. Users don‘t have to search for login or register pages.
Implementing a login popup modal using WordPress plugins is easy. But first, let‘s look at some data:
| Benefit | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Increase In Conversions | 91% |
| Boost In Member Registrations | Up to 24% |
| Higher User Engagement Rates | Sites with popups see 2x more engagement on average |
Sources: Invespcro, [Mopinion](https://mopinion.com/statistics-calculating-conversion-rate/
Now that you know the benefits, let‘s move on to the step-by-step implementation guide.
Step 1 – Install and Activate WPForms
We will build the login popup using WPForms, the most beginner-friendly WordPress form builder plugin.
First, install and activate the WPForms plugin on your site. You can refer to our guide on installing WordPress plugins if needed.
The free version works fine, but I recommend WPForms Pro or Elite to unlock more features.
Next, install the WPForms User Registration addon to get access to login and registration form templates along with other useful tools.
Step 2 – Create a Login Form
Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to WPForms > Add New.
You will see a set of ready-to-use form templates here. Select the User Login Form template to build your login popup.
This creates a login form with Email and Password fields by default. You can further customize it by adding or removing other fields as needed.
For example, include name, privacy checkboxes, captcha, etc based on your preferences.
Once done customizing, click Save and note down the login form shortcode. We‘ll need this later.
Pro Tip: You can embed this as a normal form on your site for non-popup login too.
Step 3 – Configure OptinMonster Popup
To display this login form in a modal popup, we will use the OptinMonster plugin.
First, install and activate the OptinMonster plugin and connect it to your account.
Next, click Create Campaign and select the Popup campaign type. Choose a template to start building the popup.
Inside the popup, add a WPForms block using the left sidebar.
In the WPForms block settings, enter the shortcode of the login form we created earlier in Step 2.
This will embed the login form inside your OptinMonster popup modal template.
Step 4 – Setup Display Rules
We need to define how the login popup modal will be triggered on your WordPress site.
Go to Display Rules tab in OptinMonster campaign settings.
Select the MonsterLinks (On Click) display option.
Copy the MonsterLink code. We will use this to trigger the popup modal.
Finally, Publish your campaign and switch on the toggle on Output Settings to activate it.
Step 5 – Trigger The Login Popup Modal
Go back to your WordPress dashboard and open any Page, Post or other content.
Paste the MonsterLinks code in a block or widget sidebar to create a clickable trigger for the login popup.
For example, I have added it to a text widget in my WordPress sidebar here:
When visitors now click on the text, it will instantly open the login popup modal allowing them to login or register!
Customization Tips and Ideas
Here are some quick suggestions to further customize your WordPress login popup modal:
- Change form fields and labels in WPForms
- Pick from popup templates and themes in OptinMonster
- Personalize success messages after login or registration
- Set up redirects to account pages after logging in
- Display popup only to logged out users using targeting rules
The possibilities are unlimited. For detailed examples, check out our guides on customizing WPForms and OptinMonster targeting options.
I hope this detailed tutorial helped you easily add a working login/registration popup modal on your WordPress site. Let me know if you have any other questions!
